14 2016 Collaboration with prestigious Chinese architect Ma Yansong An ambitious project to create sustainable public bathrooms in Beijing Roca has collaborated on this new proposal with the ChineseMa Yansong’s firm, MAD Architects, received the invitationboth bathroom furniture and various types of flooring. In architect Ma Yansong, president of the jury of the lastfrom House Vision, a major exhibition in which recognizedorder to make the project more sustainable, ecological Roca Jump the Gap design competition. The proposal,architects present innovative ideas about housing in orderand/or recyclable materials were adopted to reduce the called “House Vision. Micro Garden in Hutong Garden”to find solutions to the vulnerable nature of many dwellings;environmental impact as much as possible. is a completely innovative solution for the communalthe firm invited Roca to collaborate with the proposal.This joint project made it possible to develop synergies bathrooms in the Hutongs of Beijing, a series of alleyways with this important Chinese architectural firm, one of the making up the historic centre of the city. The bathroomsRoca’s contribution consisted of providing a firm would be used both by visitors and by inhabitants of thefoundation to the project by using energy-saving strategiesmost prominent on the international scene. Hutongs, who do not have bathrooms in their own homes.and the integration of Roca products in the proposal, The most sustainable solutions, at the 2016 ExpoRevestir trade show in São Paulo A notable highlight was the In-Wash Inspira “Smart Toilet” Roca took part in the 14th ExpoRevestir 2016 trade show which took place in São Paulo, Brazil, from 1 to 4 March. At a 630 m2stand, one of the biggest at the show, Roca presented its comprehensive range of vitreous china, accessories and furniture, as well as its ceramic tiles, all part of its overall commitment to water-saving, sustainability, technology, and design. Amongst the new products displayed was the In-Wash Inspira toilet - bidet, an innovative concept incorporating two functions in one product, and including, amongst other features, washing and drying functions for complete personal hygiene. This model also has 3 and 4.5 litre double flush capabilities, which make it possible to save up to 80% more water than with the old-style 18 litre cisterns. At Revestir 2016, visitors were able to see some of the products Roca is using to furnish the bathrooms of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Village and Olympic Park. The trade show received a total of 63,000 professionals. 9